Memorial Sunday

Sunday was overall a good day for Mom! By the time that I was able to find a parking spot and get up to her room, she was just finishing up her lunch! Mom's color was pretty good, and her spirits were as well. She was getting a small window of reprieve from the nausea and severe pain. I was expecting to have a long day of discomfort, both physically and emotionally as this second round of chemo charges on. Instead we were blessed with a day of long conversations, family reflections, and sharing the goodness of God's love through all phases, courses, and twists that life may have. Dad was able to nod off for a very short and extremely overdue nap in the afternoon. I had hoped that the two of them might nap at the same time, but Mom was in no mood for napping. We talked and talked!
Much reflection and tears were dedicated to my Grandma (Mom's Mom) and the conditions that were available during that time when she struggled with a similar illness. It is very difficult for Mom to think back about what her Mother went through knowing now first hand how miserable she is even with all of the modern medicines and techniques. While this makes Mom sad, joy also surrounds her when she is able to feel of the "healing blanket" and read the messages that you all have posted on the blog. The major difference between my Grandma and Mom going through this horrible ordeal is that Mom does not have to go through this alone.
Your messages, emails, and cards have meant the world to both of them as they sit day after day in the same small hospital room with stale air and no color. They are able to read the cards again and enjoy the words and sentiments all over again. Thank you for your continued support of them with the blessings of your communications.
Lastly, I would just like to impart a small personal note that I hope helps all that know my Mother fully appreciate what a magnificent creation she is. During times of pain, sickness, suffering, and even boredom, Mom spends time praying for each of you. She asks God for his blessings of everything under the sun for you all and your families. This is because she loves you so very much and because she knows that everything that is good comes from our Lord. It is her way of bringing the two of you together. Please continue to lift this special lady up in your prayers and in words of encouragement by way of cards or the blog. As your write to her, your words give her strength. If you count her among your friends, you are truly a blessed person.
I count you among my friends sweet Mother!
Troy